The cold weather outside is turning many minds toward hot food. There's nothing better for recovering from a chilly night than a bowl of hot chili or hearty stew. The following recipes will get your blood pumping:

• Chili From Texas
  Check out some Texas favorites, like Theresa's Short Skirt Chili, Rojos y Verde, Flat Snake Chile and Buffalo Hump Chile made with real bison.
  
  
• Mega-zine Chili Recipes
  This collection of chili recipes ranges from basic to exotic. Try whipping up a batch of vegetarian chili, a few servings of buckskin chili, low-fat chili or a meaty chili with your choice of steak or lamb.
  
  
• Mo Hotta-Mo Betta
  This site will deliver fresh chili peppers to your doorstep! It also offers a variety of chili-themed merchandise. Check out the Fruity Chili Lollipops and the Red Chili Pistachios.
  
  
• Fire Girl
  This hot sauce catalog really packs a punch. Learn about peppers, buy hot sauces and learn how to grow peppers yourself. The site also provides helpful tips on picking peppers.
  
  
  
  
  
• Chilympiad
  The online home of the Texas Men's State Chili Cook Off. In 1999, the contest had 402 contestants and 47 teams. Check out event photos, winning teams and great recipes.
  
  
• Chili Appreciation Society International
  This group was chartered to raise money for charity through the promotion of chili. Through Sept. 30, 1999, it had raised more than $70 million. The site provides contest-winning recipes and photos.
  
  
• CASI's Suggestions on where to get the best spices.
  A crucial component of good chili are spices. CASI tells amateur cooks where to buy the spices that award-winning cooks use.
  
  
• International Chili Society
  Las Vegas hosted the 1998 World Championship Chili Cook Off, and Kathy Legear of Dallas, Texas took home the first place prize and $25,000. Get her "24 Karat Chili" recipe and take a peek at this popular pastime.
  
  
• International Chili Society Cook Off Locations
  Ready to try your hand at great chili cooking? Contests are being held in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Nevada, Florida, Arizona and Illinois-- just to name a few!
  
  
• Recipesource's Stew Recipes
  This collection of 625 mouthwatering stew recipes will keep a family fed all winter long. Try: lamb stew, fish stew, lentil and veggie stew, oyster stew and Momma's Best for starters.
  
  
• About.com Southern Food: Brunswick Stew
  This traditional Southern dish has found its niche in local folklore. About.com gives helpful tips on how to alter the staple stew to suit individual tastebuds. Although usually made with chicken, this site suggests versions with rabbit, pork and beef.